This is a difficult category for me on this fine Tuesday because the majority of what I read is historical fiction which often takes place in other countries. While looking over my book list, I’ve chosen books in assorted genres with memorable settings that offer a deeper look into another culture and where the setting is an integral part of the story.

“I read because books are a form of transportation, of teaching, and of connection!
Books take us to places we’ve never been, they teach us about our world, and they help us to understand human experience.”
~Madeleine Riley, Top Shelf Text

Looking Ahead

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Thank you for commenting! I’m eagerly awaiting the Guernsey movie! At the last minute I included The Dry on my list to give more variety to my heavily histfic selections! Crime fiction isn’t my usual genre but I enjoyed it and plan on reading the sequel. Thanks again for stopping by!

Great post Carol!! So many good recommendations– I’ve read 4 of them, but am writing others down on my library search list! The Pearl that Broke It’s Shell sounds so worthwhile (but maybe hard). Love yoru combo of complete summaries and then your take on the story. thanks thanks!

I haven’t read that many either Carol. But I did read all of Hosseini’s books. And the Mountains Echoed was my favorite– have you had the chance to read it?? A series of stories all tied together– so engaging. Anyway, love your blog! Hope you have a blessed Easter Carol!

I read and loved Kite Runner and then was traumatized by A Thousand Splendid Suns which was painful and sad…. so I quit him before I had a chance to read Mountains Echoed…. I’ll add that to the TBR since it’s your fav!